Lakers-Celtics NBA Finals

[Wally Balljacker]

I think Boston can take this. The Celtics have had the best defense all season long (and are 2-0 against LA this year), and the Lakers have not faced such intense defense all post-season out in the western conference.

Sure, Kobe is the 2008 MVP and best player on the court, but he was rendered fairly ineffective against Boston's D in their previous two meetings, and if Kobe gets hot, I can live with him scoring 30 points a game as long as the rest of the Lakers are shut down.

If Pierce, Allen, and Garnett step up and perform on both ends of the court, and get solid contributions from Kendrick Perkins and Rajon Rondo, I think Boston can take this in 6.

The Celtics also pose some match-up problems for LA. Perk and KG are too much for Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom to handle in the paint, and LA really has no answer for Paul Pierce. Rajon Rondo is also going to be problematic for Derek Fisher due to his speed.



Finals start June 5th.

[shopRatt]

I hope you are right, as I will be cheering on the Celts as well. They did a great job all year and did a number on my Pistons in the Conference Finals. If the Celtics can stop Kobe, the rest of the Laker's will not have enough scoring to win in a seven game series. I will be watching this evening because my evenings are now free because our Detroit Red Wings have won the Stanley Cup! Party in the 'D'

[Wally Balljacker]

What a comeback in game 4! Lakers up 24 points at home in essentially a must win game, and Boston came back and won it, essentially securing the series. Barring a monumental collapse, or even more injuries, I think it's safe to say this thing is over. I originally predicted Boston in 6, but I think after that meltdown from game 4, LA probably won't even survive to see a game 6.

[eddie]

I never did like kobe bryant as a human being even though he allegedly can play basketball. I am glad the celtics stomped the lakers in the last game. I wonder if they took the game easy they lost so they could finish at .home?